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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I (ranked 3306 p4p, 267 weight class) and Montel Williams Da Third (ranked 7959 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Montel Williams Da Third!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch but Williams Da Third is having none of it.
Williams Da Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams Da Third circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Williams Da Third tries to counter it with a takedown but ExPeRiMeNt I pushes his down on his head and steps out.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch up
and Williams Da Third counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for ExPeRiMeNt I! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (0) vs (4) Williams Da Third
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ExPeRiMeNt I can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams Da Third looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams Da Third is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ExPeRiMeNt I is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Williams Da Third working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
ExPeRiMeNt I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams Da Third off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (4) vs (4) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to stall here but Williams Da Third recovers full guard.
Williams Da Third is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to pass the guard.
Williams Da Third has control of ExPeRiMeNt I's left arm, preventing ExPeRiMeNt I from doing any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control but Williams Da Third is working from the bottom.
Williams Da Third trying to control the position.
Williams Da Third is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to control from the top but Williams Da Third keeps moving.
ExPeRiMeNt I stands and throws Williams Da Third's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (7) vs (4) Williams Da Third
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams Da Third knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
ExPeRiMeNt I advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: ExPeRiMeNt I (9) vs (4) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams Da Third is looking to escape.
Williams Da Third is looking to get to half guard.
Williams Da Third is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third is trying to escape the mount but ExPeRiMeNt I keeps good control and instead manages to take Williams Da Third's back.
Score +3 for taking back: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (4) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
ExPeRiMeNt I working for a choke but Williams Da Third is defending well.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams Da Third has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
ExPeRiMeNt I working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Williams Da Third manages to reverse the position and now he's in ExPeRiMeNt I's guard. Nice work there by Williams Da Third.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (6) Williams Da Third
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third trying to control the position from guard on top but ExPeRiMeNt I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ExPeRiMeNt I escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams Da Third gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ExPeRiMeNt I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams Da Third doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams Da Third manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ExPeRiMeNt I managing to control the position.
Williams Da Third stopping the sweep attempt from ExPeRiMeNt I.
Williams Da Third sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ExPeRiMeNt I's guard.
Williams Da Third is working for a kimura but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third wants to control but ExPeRiMeNt I is keeping him busy.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Williams Da Third escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Williams Da Third! Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (9) Williams Da Third
You can see the frustration on ExPeRiMeNt I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I is not content to let Williams Da Third control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third is trying to get an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending well.
ExPeRiMeNt I struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ExPeRiMeNt I is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams Da Third is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams Da Third advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (11) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I stops Williams Da Third from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third looking to secure an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I defends it well.
ExPeRiMeNt I regains half guard.
Williams Da Third is controlling the pace.
Williams Da Third is working for a kimura but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. ExPeRiMeNt I manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams Da Third must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I has his foot on Williams Da Third's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams Da Third works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams Da Third tries to free his leg and advance position but ExPeRiMeNt I is retaining full guard.
Williams Da Third avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams Da Third is one step ahead there.
Williams Da Third slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams Da Third looking to pass the guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I keeping full guard, as Williams Da Third tries to pass.
Williams Da Third is pushing down on ExPeRiMeNt I's leg trying to pass to half guard. ExPeRiMeNt I is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams Da Third has managed to sneak the leg through.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to improve his position.
Williams Da Third trying to control from half guard but ExPeRiMeNt I is working away.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to get back to full guard.
Williams Da Third passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for ExPeRiMeNt I! Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (14) Williams Da Third
Williams Da Third looking to secure an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is squirming around, avoiding Williams Da Third's attempts to control the action.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to improve his position but Williams Da Third isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams Da Third working for a guillotine from mount but ExPeRiMeNt I is in no mood to give up.
Williams Da Third trying to control but ExPeRiMeNt I is having none of it.
ExPeRiMeNt I is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams Da Third looking to control but ExPeRiMeNt I is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams Da Third controlling from the full mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I regains half guard.
Williams Da Third trying to control from half guard but ExPeRiMeNt I is working away.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to roll over but Williams Da Third keeps him under control.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working hard here to advance position.
Williams Da Third wants to pass the guard but ExPeRiMeNt I is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ExPeRiMeNt I sees it coming and defends easily.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control here.
Williams Da Third is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams Da Third works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: ExPeRiMeNt I (12) vs (17) Williams Da Third
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to bench press Williams Da Third off him but Williams Da Third keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams Da Third thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ExPeRiMeNt I can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams Da Third thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ExPeRiMeNt I stops Williams Da Third from passing to mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ExPeRiMeNt I won't allow Williams Da Third to pass to mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to maintain the position but Williams Da Third is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams Da Third wins on points by 17 to 12. |
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